Community engagement

National Reconciliation Week

27 May to 3 June

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is celebrated across Australia each year between 27 May and 3 June.

NRW celebrates and builds respectful relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians.

Let's take the next steps

The theme for 2018 was “Don't Keep History A Mystery“.

“Don’t Keep History A Mystery: Learn. Share. Grow” explores history hidden just beneath the surface, ready and waiting to be uncovered. This National Reconciliation Week learn more about the Australian story.

Past Events

In Victoria, the inaugural WE | HERE | NOW program in Federation Square, starts with the first permanent raising of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags in the presence of Gail Mabo (daughter of Eddie Mabo) local Aboriginal Elders and the Hon Natalie Hutchins MP, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.